Assassins

By Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman

Director: Tyran ParkeMusical Director: Luke Byrne

Amidst the lurid debris of a traveling carnival, a Proprietor invites nine would-be Assassins to step up to the mark and hit the target in return for a glittering prize. As he hands out guns with a glib invitation, "c'mere and kill a President", we are introduced to a collection of America's most disturbing characters from John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald. This killer black comedy takes a provocative lens to the dreams, distortions and delusions of nine infamous Americans.

Following our sell-out season of Assassins at Fortyfivedownstairs in 2013, Watch This took the show on the road for a two-week tour in October.

A black comedy that explores the dark side of manifest destiny narratives, Assassins received three Green Room nominations for its debut season. Our 2014 micro-tour was a bold experiment and one squarely aimed at offering a unique opportunity for regional venues and audiences to access a full scale production of a sophisticated musical by an outstanding cast and creative team.